MA25C02 Linear Algebra – Semester II – CSE / IT / AI&DS / CSBS / CCE / CSE(DS) / CSE(IoT) / CSE(Cyber) / CSE(AI&ML) / CSE(AI) / CSD – R-2025

Subject Code & Name: MA25C02 – Linear Algebra

Regulation: R-2025

Semester: II (Second Semester)

Branch: B.E. CSE (CSE)

Credits / L-T-P: 4 Credits | L-T-P: 3-1-0

Course Objectives

  • To impart foundational knowledge in linear algebra essential for analysing and solving problems in engineering applications.
  • To provide the knowledge on computation using software and interpret key linear algebra concepts using software.

Full Unit-wise Syllabus

Unit I – Vector Spaces

Introduction to Vector Spaces, Examples, Subspaces, Linear Combinations, Span, Generating Sets, Linear Dependence and Independence, Basis and Dimension, Dimension of Subspaces.

Activities: Open-Source software, exercises to test linear dependence and independence using rank, compute span and basis of a set of vectors, determine the dimension of subspaces, and illustrate the concept of subspace and basis in R²/R³ with visualization.

Unit II – Linear Transformations and Diagonalization

Null space, Range, Dimension Theorem (statement only), Matrix representation of a linear transformation, Eigenvalues & Eigenvectors, Diagonalizability.

Activities: Open-Source software, exercises to compute the matrix representation of a linear transformation, find the null space and range of a matrix, and compute eigenvalues and eigenvectors of a matrix.

Unit III – Inner Product Spaces

Inner product, Norms, Cauchy–Schwarz inequality, Gram–Schmidt orthogonalization, Simple problems (up to R³).

Activities: Open-Source software, exercises to compute inner products and vector norms.

Unit IV – Matrix Decomposition

Orthogonal transformation of a symmetric matrix to diagonal form – Positive definite matrices, QR decomposition, Singular Value Decomposition (SVD), Least squares solutions – simple problems (up to 3 × 3 matrices).

Activities: Open-Source software, exercises to check if a matrix is positive definite, perform QR decomposition and SVD using built-in functions.

Course Outcomes (COs)

  • CO1: Explain the fundamental concepts of Linear Algebra.
  • CO2: Compute and interpret eigenvalues and eigenvectors.
  • CO3: Apply inner product concepts and perform orthogonalization.
  • CO4: Compute least squares solutions of linear system of equations.
  • CO5: Use MATLAB to implement and validate key linear algebra concepts.

Assessment Pattern (Quick Note)

  • Weightage: Continuous Assessment 40% | End Semester Examinations 60%
  • Internal methodology: Assignment (20%), Software activity (20%), Quiz (20%), Internal Examinations (40%)

Source: Official Anna University B.E. Computer Science and Engineering R-2025 Syllabus
Last Updated: September 2026

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